Blackthorne Inn & Restaurant, Upperville

The log cabin we stayed in was great, very rustic and somewhat secluded. We had a little trouble with the sink faucet but was fixed promptly. We loved the food and it was great to have an Irish Pub to go to on the premises where there was live entertainment so we didn't have to drive somewhere to listen to a good band and have a ice cold beer. The servers were very courteous and the ambience was nice. There wasn't anything glaring that bothered us. It's quite quaint, we enjoyed ourselves and we will definitely go back.

Never Again. I attended an Irish Festival Event, Sept 2010 (Half Way to St. Paddy's Day) I ordered a glass of White Zinfendal. It was served in a small white plastic cup and was not even half full. I paid $8.50 for that! What a rip-off.

POORLY MAINTAINED CABIN. VERY DRAFTY...COULD HAVE SOLVED THAT WITH A LITTLE WEATHER STRIPPING. PEALING PAINT, ROTTEN FLOORBOARDS IN THE ROOM, THE 4 POSTER BED WAS LITTERALLY HELD TOGETHER WITH ELECTRICIANS TAPE!!!! BREAKFAST WAS BORING. I EXPECTED THAT FOR 200 A NIGHT TO HAVE SOMETHING A LITTLE OUT OF THE ORDINARY FOR B'FAST. NOPE... EGGS, BACON, TOAST, HASHBROWNS. NOT EVEN A MUFFIN!!! LOTS OF DEAD FLIES ON WINDOW SILL OF BREAKFAST ROOM. ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS NOT A STRONG SUIT OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT. OVER PRICED FOR WHAT YOU GET. THE CLOSER ONE GETS TO D.C. THE MORE YOU EXPECT TO PAY HOWEVER, I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW THIS PLACE CAN STAY IN BUSINESS..I MEAN, AREN'T THERE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECOTRS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA??? HOW HARD IS IT TO VACUME UP THE FLIES??? THE CABIN WAS SO DRAFTY THAT I HAD TO USE ROLLED UP TOWELS TO PUT UNDER THE DOOR AND AROUND THE A/C UNIT TO KEEP COLD AIR OUT. SUCH A SIMPLE FIX WITH WEATHER STRIPPING. AGAIN... ATTENTION TO DETAIL DOES MATTER WHEN YOU ARE CHARGING PEOPLE 200 A NIGHT.

I was very pleased with my experience as a guest at the Blackthorne Inn and Restaurant. The room was clean and very functional. The gas log fireplace in my room was an unexpected plus. The grounds were well kept and the deer outside my room one evening just added to the peaceful atmosphere of the location. The breakfast included with the lodging was nicely done. One negative to the property was the lack of cell phone signal anywhere I tried on the grounds.

The entrance was lovely in the dark, except that several pathway lights were out, which to me just means lack of attention. The whole restaurant looked a bit shabby and in need of tlc. Dinner was quite ordinary, our server brought out the wrong salad and bread was cold and a little hard. Meal itself was kind of bland and boring. If I were starving in Upperville I would return otherwise I will frequent the other wonderful restaurants in the area.

I am sitting here enthralled with even my leftovers from last night's meal at Blackthorn. We had a wonderful server who was very attentive and polite, the cozy fire made great ambience on that cold and windy night and the food was delicious and unique. The restaurant was spotless and the views were lovely. The food came out in perfect time from the appetizer through the salads, main course and dessert. We were never waiting too long nor did we feel rushed. We had 2 glasses of wine, an appetizer, two salads, two entrees and two desserts for $80!!! What a great evening! I can't wait to go back!

Wow. Talk about disappointing. While $175 a night isn't high end, it does entitle you to electrical outlets that work, hot water and a fire place that works. It will be the last time we ever stay. It has tremendous potential but needs a lot of work. Probably have opened too early.